WTH? Maverick parts are CHEAPER?

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  1. PAINTANK

    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    I just bought a voltage regulator.
    The Comet one was $54.:naughty:
    The Maverick one was $18.:thumbs2:

    Same year, engine and everything.:hmmm:
    Thats discrimination or something right?:bs:
     
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  2. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    54 bucks seems way high for a voltage regulator...

    i think thats just about what i paid for my ignigtion module
     
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  4. Jean Doll

    Jean Doll Maverick Restoration Tech

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    If the two regulators are the same, I'd take the voltage regulator back to where you bought it and tell them you want one for a Maverick.:)
     
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    I just returned a Stant thermostat for a 200. Checker wanted $15 for one and you can buy a cheaper version for around $4. The pricing is out of control.
     
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  6. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Was it a 38,42, or 55 amp regulator?
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    that's $4 more than i paid for my...'73 Grabber...:yup:

    ...:Handshake...
     
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  8. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Who needs a voltage regulator anyways? convert it to a 1 wire alternator.
     
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  9. PAINTANK

    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    I bought the Maverick one.
    It was rated for a 302 so I bought it. I have no idea what amperage it is. It works and the Comet is cruisin and bruisin again.

    1 wire alternator coming soon.
     
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    Comets Rock, Mavs Roll
     
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    Jean Doll Maverick Restoration Tech

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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    The Comet starts and goes great now.
    Now the carb is leaky and needs rebuilt.
     
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    I forgot what part it was, maybe a starter, and they didn't have it to fit a Maverick.
    They were going to have to order it, and it was expensive.
    I'd get it in a week, unless I wanted to pay extra for shipping.

    Just on a hunch, I told the counter guy to look up the same part for a Stang.
    Not only was it in stock, but they had 3... and it was CHEAPER!

    In the computer the parts had slightly different numbers, but the cars used the same parts originally. If not the same Ford number, then close enough that there was no disearnable or functional difference.
     
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